I received my personal DNA report along with my 30 day supply of customized, genetically guided Daily DNA Vitamins. First, I read my personal DNA report. As I suspected, I need Big Time support in the “healthy heart” area. Since my Mom’s side of the family have all had heart problems, I was expecting this. I also need support for colesterol and a few other issues. But, in general, I’m in pretty good shape. It’s sure great to have this kind of information available. Now I have the information I need to customize a health regiment that is targeted to my individual needs. I don’t have to accept the “one size fits all approach”. I feel really good about the investment I made.

Now, for the negative side (or so I thought). My vitamin formulation requires that I take 5 capsules in the am, and 5 at night. I can mix them into a beverage, or just swallow them. But I don’t really like swallowing pills, so I was kind of put off when I read this. And since I haven’t been a big supplement taker in the past, I thought this was “alot to swallow” (ha ha). Then I was in Nordstrom’s and my friend and I began talking to the Perricone specialist who gave us some samples. One of them was a packet of vitamins that needs to be taken daily. THERE WERE 8 PILLS IN IT - plus they also recommended an additional powdered supplement to mix into a beverage.  After checking a few other brands, I found that multiple pills seem to be the norm to get good vitamin benefits. Ok. Here goes……..

I took my morning capsules with 8 oz of chilled, unsweetened iced tea (my beverage of choice most days - at least before 5pm). The capsules were easy to swallow! Great. And…half an hour later, I did NOT have an upset stomach like I did with other vitamins I took in the past. I think this is going to work for me.

Next, I’ll share the list of stuff that’s in my supplement.

Talk to you later.

Then BAM! This email hit me right between the eyes. Yes, it spouted the same stuff I’d heard and read from dozens of other people - successful people. But, I was busy trying to make things happen. I’d get to the “fluff” stuff later, right? NOT! (Oh…sorry, my teenage daughter says that’s not cool anymore.) THIS email proved its point by giving me free examples: 6 premade 3 minute “dream videos”. And they are powerful!

What are they? They’re high tech, 21st century DREAMBOARDS. Check them out for yourself right here. Feel free to watch all of them. I did.

What a way to help you visualize your dreams, huh? It sure beats cutting up a magazine and pasting pictures on a foam board. Want to make your own? Click here to find out the easiest way to do it. And, be sure to scroll down and see how to keep your dreams IN YOUR FACE every day.

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Today I wanted to post something that surprised me a little. I admit it - I’m enamored with the idea of DNA testing and what it can do for human health. But I thought, MAYBE, I’m just a little quirky. Guess who else is interested? In fact, guess who’s backing a company that works with DNA testing daily to deliver genetic health and ancestry information to their customers? GOOGLE…that’s right, the one and only G-O-O-G-L-E. Here’s an excerpt from an Associated Press article I found.

23andMe slashes price on personal genetics test

By MARCUS WOHLSEN – 14 hours ago

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — A Google-backed startup that analyzes customers’ genetic makeup to predict health risks and provide ancestry information has slashed the price on its personal DNA test, the company announced Tuesday.

The decision by 23andMe Inc. to cut the price of its test from $999 to $399 could herald a price war in the small but buzz-heavy marketplace for direct-to-consumer genetic testing. The company’s main competitors charge anywhere from just under $1,000 to $2,500 for similar services……..

You can find the rest of the article on the net if you’re interested.

If you’d like to learn more about you from you (your DNA, that is), click here and you can ask for a report that details 12 specific genes and what you can learn from them.

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Here’s an interesting article from The Seattle Times that strengthens my belief in the importance of genetics. In this case ‘Gator genetics will probably help humans in the very near future. Check it out.

From The Seattle times…

Monday, April 7, 2008

Someday, an alligator might save your life.

Researchers in Louisiana say they’ve discovered unique antibiotic proteins in the blood of American alligators that can kill a wide range of deadly bacteria, halt the spread of common infections, and perhaps even stop HIV, which causes AIDS.

If they’re right, and they’re able to sequence the genetics of ‘gator blood, the researchers say superdrugs based on their findings might be available within 10 years.

“It’s pretty exciting,” said Lancia Darville, a Louisiana State University researcher who is to present the findings at a meeting of the American Chemical Society in New Orleans this week.

So far, the researchers say they’ve determined that the proteins found in alligator blood can fight 23 different types of bacteria, nearly three times as many as the proteins found in human blood.

At least in lab experiments, proteins extracted from ‘gator blood destroyed the bacteria behind deadly staph infections, different fungi behind yeast infections, and in at least one study, most of a sample of HIV, the researchers said.

Darville explained that alligators have developed unique immune systems during the course of their long evolution.

“If you think about alligators, they usually get into a lot of fights and get cuts and bruises and torn limbs, and they live in swamps that have a whole lot of bacteria,” she said. “But even in the presence of all that bacteria, they [almost] never get any infections.”

The reason, Darville explained, is that ‘gators have unusually strong immune systems. Unlike humans, their immune systems can fight off different types of bacteria, viruses and fungi without having been previously exposed to them.

Technology, however, is taking research to new levels. Darville and study co-author Mark Merchant now are sequencing the genetic makeup of alligator blood to figure out how to make chemicals based on it — the next step in developing new drugs.

Possible drugs include creams that could be used to treat ulcers of diabetes patients or prevent infections in amputees, and pills to fight internal infections and bacteria.

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Here are two really good resources for those of you who are intrigued by the concept of Daily DNA Vitamins (genetically guided nutritional supplements).

Genetics For Dummies by Tara Rodden Robinson

Don’t be offended by the title. This book reveals the connections between genetics and specific diseases. Get the information on how to understand the science and the ethics behind genetics. This non-intimidating guide gets you up to speed on all the fundamentals.

Feed Your Genes Right: EatTo Turn Off Disease-Causing Genes And Slow Down Aging by Jack Challem and Kilmer S. McCully

This resource combines a thorough explanation of nutritional supplements with healthy food recommendations. Feed Your Genes Right is a straightforward guide to healing modern illnesses–sometimes even before they strike.

For me, here’s the bottom line: although I try, I don’t eat the way I should. I know about vitamin benefits, so like millions of you, I turn to vitamins and other supplements to enhance my nutritional intake. But I’m guessing. With the advancement of DNA research comes the knowledge that our bodies can tell us what they need. No more guessing, no more “one size fits all” approach to vitamin supplementation…..sound logic to me.

If you like (or dislike) either of these resources, let me know.

I’ll write more later.

I’m starting this blog to share information with you about what I believe is the most beneficial health and wellness product to come along in a very long time. Why? It’s customized to your body…YOUR BODY.

When I first heard of Daily DNA Vitamins, I got this analogy from a friend to help explain what this new, cutting edge approach to nutrition could do for me…even I could understand this.

THE BUTTERFLY…….

• A caterpillar that turns into a butterfly has the same DNA when it’s a caterpillar and when it’s a butterfly.
• If the caterpillar doesn’t get the right amount of the right nutrients it will never turn into a butterfly — it’s genes won’t express themselves as they should.
• If the caterpillar does get the right amount of the right nutrients its genes will express themselves fully and it will become a butterfly.
• Our DNA never changes but how our genes express themselves does. Nutrition absolutely affects gene expression and this is the difference between a caterpillar and a butterfly; between you and a better you.

Ok…ENOUGH with the butterfly…what does it have to do with me? 

A 12 year old, publically traded biosciences company has developed an amazing new nutritional supplementation system that customizes a genetically guided vitamin supplement for each individual’s DNA. That’s right, you swab the inside of your cheek just like you see on CSI, put the dried swabs into a bar coded envelope for privacy, and send it off.

In about 2-3 weeks you’ll receive your written, personal DNA Assessment Report, and a month’s supply of vitamin supplements that are specifically formulated for you, based on your DNA Assessment results. You get the right amount of the right nutrients for your genes to fully express themselves –just like the butterfly– so you can become the best you possible.

I believe this concept is going to revolutionize the health and wellness industry. Just listen to this interview with Dr. Kasten…

www.dnadoesntlie.com

I also came across a great report that really dives into the science behind the daily DNA vitamins. Here’s a link for you.

I’ll write more later. There’s lots to share. But if you’re impatient, email me at dailydnavitamins@gmail.com.

Later…

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